PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Burkshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burkshire comes to the cage accompanied by It's a Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Burkshire
vs
Fury

198 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs
Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Burkshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burkshire tries to buck Fury off but Fury is having none of it.
Fury just content to control the position.
Fury wants to take a breather but Burkshire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fury.
Fury sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burkshire's guard.
Fury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fury wants to pass to mount but Burkshire is defending the position.
Fury passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burkshire sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire is looking to improve his position.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fury trying to mount his opponent but Burkshire defends it.
Fury works his foot free and advances to mount.
Burkshire is desperately trying to improve his position but Fury has a good base and remains in mount.

Fury goes for an armbar but Burkshire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burkshire.
Burkshire controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury controls Burkshire momentarily but Burkshire frees himself.
Burkshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burkshire looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burkshire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury trying to control the position.
Burkshire stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burkshire lands a jab.

Fury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burkshire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fury's best efforts.
Fury tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burkshire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fury looks gassed!
Burkshire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Burkshire actively working from the bottom here.
Burkshire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury.
Burkshire is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire is pressing down on Fury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fury trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burkshire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burkshire!
Burkshire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fury prevents Burkshire from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Fury dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burkshire moves out of range of the body kick from Fury.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burkshire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
Fury throws a push kick but Burkshire slaps the foot to one side.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burkshire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Burkshire has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Burkshire breaks from the clinch.
Burkshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.

Fury gets caught flat footed, as Burkshire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burkshire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
Burkshire trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire landing some decent shots from guard.
Burkshire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fury controls Burkshire momentarily but Burkshire frees himself.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fury is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Fury looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Burkshire gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a nice body kick.
Burkshire throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Burkshire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fury swivels and escapes.
Good exchange - Burkshire coming out on top.
A punch combination from Fury misses.

Burkshire has managed to clinch.

Burkshire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burkshire thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burkshire throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryan Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fury.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burkshire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryan Fury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burkshire is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
Burkshire won't allow Fury to pass to mount.
It looks like Fury is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to free his trapped foot but Burkshire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burkshire is trying to control but can't.

Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Burkshire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Burkshire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fury throws a head kick that misses

and Burkshire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Burkshire trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away.
Fury strikes from the bottom but Burkshire uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Fury is trying to escape the position but Burkshire is controlling the position.
Burkshire prevents Fury from escaping the position.
Fury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burkshire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fury is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burkshire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Burkshire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Burkshire closes the distance and clinches.
Fury trying to land knees to the body.
Burkshire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fury.

Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury misses with a double jab
and Burkshire counters with a two punch combo.
Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury clinches but Burkshire breaks the clinch

and Burkshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burkshire.
Burkshire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burkshire won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire stands and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fury on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burkshire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burkshire looks up at the clock and then as Fury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burkshire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burkshire working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire controlling the position from side mount.
Burkshire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Burkshire stands up.
Fury tries to clinch but Burkshire moves away
and Burkshire counters with a nice uppercut.

Burkshire clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Burkshire is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burkshire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burkshire trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Burkshire stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burkshire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burkshire moves out of range of the body kick.
Fury misses with a body kick.
Nigel Burkshire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury wants to clinch
and Burkshire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burkshire connects with a body shot.
Fury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fury has his takedown stuffed

and Burkshire counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
Burkshire landing with the ground and pound.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire pushes down on Fury's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fury wants to get back to full guard but Burkshire has mounted him!
Burkshire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fury is looking to escape.
Fury working to try and regain half guard.
Burkshire is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fury can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury is looking to improve his position but Burkshire isn't that keen on the idea.
Burkshire looking to finish Fury with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fury!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Burkshire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burkshire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Burkshire!